Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Raising money for your small nonprofit is stressful during the holidays, and practicing personal gratitude can pull you through. There are year-end fundraisers and volunteer appreciation events to attend, donors to thank, holiday cards to get in the mail, and last-minute appeals to send out. What is personal gratitude?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2023

Many of the text messages we get are personal messages between friends and loved ones, but there are also many major brands that capitalize on this communication medium to help reach their customers. Now, making a purchase on Amazon is as simple as sliding a button from left to right on your cell phone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Today, statistics show that one in five consumers has more than 1,000 unread emails in their personal inbox. In a June 2020 Engage by Cell webinar , marketing expert Ric Militi of InnoVision Marketing Group shared, “Text messaging is one-on-one communication with your donor coming through the most private part of their phone.

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Kindful

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

There was a time not too long ago when digital channels like email, social media, and text messaging were seen as complementary to direct mail: the cornerstone of any robust donor communications strategy. Unfortunately, direct mail seems to have fallen out of favor with nonprofit communicators. And yes, that includes direct mail!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

These include direct mail, phone calls and messages, and in-person solicitations. Artificial intelligence is also changing how we personalize donor experiences and maximize donations. It predicts outcomes and personalizes interactions with prospective donors. Personalized requests are crucial.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Give them all the credit. Be personal—there’s no “Dear friend” allowed here. First names only! Here are 6 channel options: A simple phone call from you, or even better—a board member A postcard A video email A letter An email A text 3 time-saving ways to report impact with scale and efficiency (no matter how big or small you are!)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Direct/Post mail (credit or debit card, cheque) – 12%. Phone – 2%. A handwritten note sent through the mail asking me to give – 12%. A personal phone call asking me to give – 5%. Public media and communications – 0%. Science and technology – 0%. PayPal – 12%. Print -13%.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Inform and update those providing the donation with the programs and efforts that are supported because of their donation, and don’t forget to send them a follow-up email or phone call to thank them for providing a tribute gift. There will also be a field to include the person’s name for whom the donation honors.

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

In today’s digital age, it might seem somewhat nostalgic to talk about direct mail. While it’s tempting to default to cost effective communication channels like email and Facebook, direct mail is still very much in play. Today, direct mail continues to be an effective way to prompt donors to take action.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Feeding America’s donor thank you process Here are the guiding principles for Feeding America’s donor thank you process: Make the thank you as personal as possible, within scale. Make sure that the donation experience is both personalized and consistent for the donor, across Feeding America and its member agencies.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

And, according to ANA/DMA, “Direct mail still pulls a higher response rate than any marketing medium.” Direct mail and digital work side by side to ensure your best campaign. How are you personalizing yours? Organize board members for a phone thank-a-thon. For direct mail, always think package, not letter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). your neighbors. Cultivation.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

By automating these tasks, you save your nonprofit time that would normally take a person hours to complete, allowing your personnel to engage in more meaningful work at your organization. Pulling direct mail/email lists Another way you can engage in fundraising automation is with your mailing lists.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The gift was made online and I was delighted by the follow-up, a personal phone call from someone at the school, along with a wonderful Welcome pack that I received in the mail. And, while I may not have been thrilled with some of the direct mail packs I’ve received from St.

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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2024

For example, Neon CRM users can create groups based on gift size, initial donation type (online, direct mail, or in person), their level of engagement (one-time donation versus recurring donors, for example), or the campaign that prompted their gift. Tell a story about a person who benefitted from your donor’s support.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

This can be a simple show of gratitude and personalized to include your donor’s name, a brief blurb about what their donation will help your organization to accomplish, and/or a compelling thank you image. Make sure your website is mobile optimized for donors using their cell phones. 4) Add to Mailing List.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Direct mail is a major workhorse for all nonprofits. And regardless of what you hear or think about online giving, most gifts still come via the mail. This week guest blogger Gail Perry is back with her top tips to help us all raise more money by mail. 112 Tips to Raise More Money by Mail. BE PERSONAL and INFORMAL.

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The Fundraising Authority

AUGUST 6, 2021

… in person and over the phone). If you don’t have folks on your team who are committed to fundraising and have large enough personal networks to help raise money, it is unlikely that you will hit your event fundraising goals. Make phone calls. Add them to your mailing list. You need to cultivate your donors.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Ask: Send a personalized request for support that acknowledges the donor’s past gifts and shares the impact their donation will make. But remember: You’re a person talking to other people. So engage your donors by speaking like a person. But the more personable you are, the more effective your message will be.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 30, 2024

These solutions can also help you develop personalized strategies that speak to each donor’s unique needs and interests based on their past interactions with your organization. Create personalized marketing outreach plans Using AI, you can personalize donor outreach quickly and easily, scaling up your efforts to reach donors at all levels.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Consider building regular check-ins with your donors, either via phone, email, Zoom, or in-person, to share updates about your work. Prep thank you cards, so you can easily put them in the mail when donations come in. Bring your supporters together to build stewardship and celebrate the impact you make as a community.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

The process of creating donor personas is important because it helps you truly understand and connect with your supporters on a personal level. Event participation data: helps track donor attendance, engagement, and feedback from both online and in-person events. Maybe pick up the phone and call a few of your donors!

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Bloomerang

MARCH 22, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether they should hire a development consultant: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m a one-person development shop, wondering if I should hire a consultant to help with some of the work that’s not getting done. Develop a direct mail donor acquisition program. Can you help?

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Both online and in-person events have the potential to engage a wide range of supporters. Many of these strategies also apply to in-person galas. This is because much of what ultimately makes a gala a success is the same whether it’s in-person or online. Direct mail. Traditional mail isn’t dead by a long shot.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Instead, send emails from someone on your team or board and make sure the sender name and email address correspond to that person (example: Claire and claire@). . If someone wants to reach you by phone or email, it should be easy for them to do so. Send it to everyone on your mailing list who hasn’t responded yet.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 27, 2012

Are you leading an organization where e-mail communication is ineffective? Here are some wise guidelines that Verizon Wireless has used to promote effective, efficient and responsible e-mail use within its company. E-mail should bring closure to work , not create more work. Keep e-mails short. written by Denny F.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

By thanking them quickly and personally, communicating impact, and sharing success stories. How you SHOULD NOT communicate with lapsed donors Stop sending reinstatement and member renewal mailings to lapsed donors on auto-pilot. If they don’t update their card, pick up the phone to call and ask. But how do we make it memorable?

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Consistency between your direct mail, social media posts, and your donation page creates a cohesive message and reinforces your donor’s choice to give. Impact labels make giving more personal by forming a direct connection between suggested giving levels and the real-life good that each dollar amount achieves.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

It is the 21st-century version of a phone call. Maybe they mention how your gift helped a person or solved a problem and include a photo (or emoji.). Two weeks later, you get their end-of-year appeal in the mail. It’s clear: texting is now the status quo. What should you text your donors? Think you’ll make a gift?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

And I, like you, feel the imperative of a prompt, personal thank you that’s powerfully indicative of the impact of the donor’s gift. But first, some data to impress on your boss how critically important prompt, personal gratitude is to retaining and upgrading donors. Do you wait for the mail to arrive? Where do checks go first?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Are you leading an organization where e-mail communication is ineffective? Here are some wise guidelines that Verizon Wireless has used to promote effective, efficient and responsible e-mail use within its company. E-mail should bring closure to work , not create more work. Keep e-mails short. written by Denny F.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

There are “boots-on-the-ground” volunteers who show up in person to help out, vendors who donate supplies or make in-kind donations, those who help you fundraise, and more. You can even share their stories in your annual report or direct mail communications. . Pick up the phone and call them. Have an appreciation party.

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Donorbox

APRIL 8, 2022

Organizations may hold events and send mail or email appeals to ask for donations, but there will come a time when phone calls or in-person asks are the best […]. Most people would rather face a hungry tiger than ask people for money. Unfortunately, it is a reality for nonprofits.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 23, 2011

Are you leading an organization where e-mail communication is ineffective? Here are some wise guidelines that Verizon Wireless has used to promote effective, efficient and responsible e-mail use within its company. E-mail should bring closure to work , not create more work. Keep e-mails short. written by Denny F.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Segmenting new donors based on demographics, interests and preferred channels can enable more personalized outreach. Personalizing communication, highlighting the ongoing need, and demonstrating the impact of continued support can significantly increase the likelihood of retaining these donors. This creates a more meaningful ask.

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